Entries Tagged as 'Equality'

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) have begun a period of consultation on draft standards for residential services for children and adults with disabilities. This is the second time there has been consultation on standards in this area with the previous draft published in 2009 without implementation. HIQA say that the standards set out […]

October 25th, 2012 · Comments Off on ‘Branching Out’ – a play exploring sexuality and relationships · Disability, Equality

Tickets are now on sale for ‘Branching Out‘ – an original play by the Connect People Network’s Inside Out group. This play explores sexuality and relationships within the lives of people with extra support needs. The play takes place on 4 November from 4pm – 6pm in Smock Alley in Dublin. After the interval there will be […]

It has been a busy month. When the Paralympics began I like many other people with disabilities wondered what the impact would be on the attitudes of the general public, primarily whether messages of rights and equality and respect would outweigh expressions of pity and sympathy. I didn’t know that during the Paralympics in Ireland […]

In response to the HSE cuts to Personal Assistance services and Home Care packages a group of people with disabilities under the banner of the Leaders Alliance have organised a demonstration tomorrow outside Government Buildings. The statement below explains their concerns and the wider issues which need to be addressed in addition to rescinding the […]

The European Gay Police Association are in Dublin this week holding their 6th conference. It is hosted by G Force, the Garda Gay Lesbian and Bisexual employee resource group. There are over 130 delegates from throughout Europe attending. They’ve visited Áras and Uachtaráin and been given a reception by President Higgins. The Minister for Justice […]